Cook Holds Up Facts on Explorer Prices and Polar Race
Copenhagen reports Dr Cook receiving bid offers for his books and lectures after a heated pole dispute with Peary. The crown prince awarded Cook a gold medal as the King and Queen watched his Arctic lecture, while officials noted his plan to publish later. Comrade Hovgaard and others praised Cook's route and timing as a formative polar achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Explorer
Wogat
Crown Prince of
Denmark
Peary
Copenhagen
Commander Péary
Dr Cook
Cook
Geographical Society
Artic
North Pole
Grean- Sgnd
The
Dr. Cook
Died notices from New York and surrounding areas
A collection of death and funeral notices reports several individuals including August Brinkman, Teresa Dwyer, William Emerson, Joseph Buckley, and others. Notices reference burials or services planned in New York City and nearby locales with dates in September 1909 and private or public interment details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eginkmar
New York City
Senteyntec
Omugust Brinkman
Mia
Penneylyaute Suvenye
Joseph PF Bee
Bella
A’ Buckley
Hutton
Willam D
Anne Buckley
TB Street
Northwear
St Aloysius’ Church
DWYZR
Teresa Dwer
Herold
Witla J Dwyer
Stesét North West
Irisacuiate Conception
Doick
Emerson
William C
Rate Emerson
Nee Clarke
Damnes Fieson
Tenti
Treer
Phoffer
Puenday
UX HE
Seytence
Rarson
Wildeam T
Morente E Hackerson
Mata
Falulys
Tub Rueme
William Ean
Ttonakd
McDonald
Wastungen
Ton Twanda
On Musday
Sci. Muttor
Merlos
Fi Famin
Rebecca
Price Smith
Nirliate
Funeral Directors listings and services in Washington area
A dense OCR listing shows multiple funeral homes and undertakers in Washington with services, contact details, and prices. Names include W R Speare, Harvey's Sons, Zurhorst, Wright Co, Jenkins, Sardo & Co, Sergeon, Costello, Frank Geier's Sons, and Blackistone's Floral Designs. Addresses reference F Street NW and Seventh Street NW with phone numbers and price notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Speare
F Street
F Harvey's Sons
Fourteenth ST
al Telephone North
Asn Ag
GEO P
Jenkins
Seale
Flastat
S. Sergeon
HS Cans
A. Costello
Fiafrat Tirfctor
Ambalmer
Frank Geier
Noted scientist scorns polar expeditions vaudeville science
Spécial dispatch from Ithaca reports Prof John B Shearer of Cornell dismissing Cook and Peary polar journeys as of little scientific value. He says real science would require data such as a pendulum, which neither expedition carried. Bowdoin College marks Peary's success with bell, flag, and honors for Peary and assistant Donald B. MacMillan, class years noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Fos
Ithaca
John B Shearer
Cornel
North Pole
Cook
Léeut
Hearer
Bowdon College
Brunswick
Bowdain College
Perry
Peary
Donald B. Mas.Millan
Two Polar Claims Spark Coincidence Debate In 1909 Arctics Row
Secretary Herbert Bridgman of the Peary Arctic Club says coincidence in the timing of Dr Cook and Commander Peary’s polar announcements will invite scrutiny. He defends Peary’s record, questions Cook’s prior Arctic experience, and notes Peary’s long service and honesty as he weighs who truly located the North Pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peary
Sheyman
Cook
Herbert L. Bridgman
Peary Arctic Club
North Pole
Mr Bridgman
Arctic
London
America
Ligur Shackleton
Antarctic
Lieut Shackleton
Polar Sea
Peery
N Roy H Geog
Peat
Mhender Peary
John Scott Kettle
Royal Geographical Society
Description of the Sextant Instrument for Navigators
An 18th century style account details the sextant’s construction and use for celestial navigation. It explains dual-frame design, graduated arc, horizon glass, movable mirror, and how observers align sun or moon with horizon to determine latitude and longitude. It notes Vernier scales and mentions Arabian precursors and modern invention by Thomas Godfrey and Capt Hadley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Godfrey
Philadelphia
Capt. Hadley
There’s a Reason Postum Builds Healthful Nerve Power
An advertisement claims Postum, by replacing coffee, removes poison effects and unites with food to restore gray matter and rebuild nerve centers. It asserts improved nerve health and overall bodily vigor as the result, ending with the slogan There’s a Reason.
New Haven Man Harry Whitney Safe After Arctic Message
A New Haven resident Harry Whitney formerly with the Peary expedition has surfaced with a message describing a bear hunt and travel north from Roosevelt North Greenland. The note clears fears of his death after a long period with no word, mentioning his plans and connections to Dr Cook and Commander Peary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Haery Whitney
Peary
Utah
Burdette F. Her
Roosevelt
Greenland
Bear
New York
Harry Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Dr. Cook
Commander Peary
Whitney
Dr Cook
Jeanne
Mrs Peary Honored as Daughter Dips Flag at Eagle Island
Miss Marie Peary,16, replies to salutes as the wife of Commander Robert E Peary receives congratulations at Eagle Island Me and prepares for a Sydney visit. She protests being called the snow baby while awaiting her father’s return and the birthday of her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Marie
Dad
Ray
Sydney
South Harpswell
Robert H Peary
North Pole
Eagle Island
Peary
Feary
Mra Peary
Max Peary
Tne
Feury
Fuod
Miss Peary
Robert E Peary Jr
Maile Tada
Commander Peary
Ins
Bre
Fern Valley
Ownership dispute over pole land discussed in Commons
London Sept 7 Parliament weighs pole land ownership as George Parker serves notice to question Premier Asquith about Canada’s claim. The issue hinges on whether Peary or Cook planted flags affects sovereignty north of the Dominion east of Greenland. Ottawa reports officials concede Canada maintains title despite American symbols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George Parker
Asquith
Canada
Cook
United States
Ottawa
Pearys
North Pole
Dominion
Greenland
Wea
One Bath in Two Years in Divorce Suit
Mrs Henrietta A Newman files in the Tulane Supreme Court alleging Mayer B Newman has bathed only once since their 1907 marriage. She claims he feeds her rancid butter and rotten eggs, is penniless, threatens her, barricades her door, and that she must sit up all night for fear of harm. The petition details their return from Philadelphia to Washington two days after the marriage and a 2 1 2 cent box of biscuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tustriet Supreme Court
Henrietta A Newman
Mayer B Newman
Newman
Washington
Phitadelpha
Health Office Record Of Burths Antena And Others
Fragmented health office record lists numerous names including Burths Antena Vincenzo Latcaiua Grace Ewing Wand Elizabeth Tenter and many more. The garbled OCR references births deaths and ages with scattered addresses and institutions such as Providence Wospiuil and Madison St, indicating a compiled registry snapshot with uncertain details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burths Antena
Vincenzo Latcaiua
Grace Ewing
Bo ‘Arbisald
Elizabeth Tenter Bay Herter
Grace T Aawling
Bas 'Hormas
Ata M 'Wendel
Nev Tenjamie
Wey J
Venalund
Alena Hand Thevesse Weight
Ety Jone
Mweta
Tasneucudoy
William
Cecelia Marsagi
Jaton
Barbark Keodaugh
Thomgn Apd Tinea
Collins Loy
Augese
Catharine
Loreuz el Drederick
Marion Lomes
Get
Cec A
Mary Nyger Poy
Milton
Ruth
Ackman Boy Watton
Bary
Matthias Grt Flass Menggute
Moward
Fred
Loving
Mara
Turyagh
Eimer
Mars C
Welling
Glee Hardy
Jobn F
Anastasia Campbell
Minnie M
Garner Boy
Aibere
Beter Lewin
Nathaniel Ana Georgia Hedgman
Bileworth
Aga
Lewix
Hila Dell
Bov Jens
Govrelana Strother Giel Lwla
Alles Read
Bos Gawson
Lillie
Jonaava
Abert
Hattie
Sephcoma Davin
Bor Wiliam
Annis Greaba
Van Camp’s Milk Preservation Claims Face Modern Standards
The text argues disease sources from milk and dairies, endorses sterilization and modern thinking, and contrasts Van Camp’s with condensed and common milk. It warns condensed milk is sugar heavy and unsuitable for health, urging readers to prefer pasteurized Van Camp’s as the safer option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Camp
Miluma
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Rich
Pole
Nansen
Pesry
Nolar
Overdrup
Feeattle
Sverdrup
Jaid
Oscar
University of Copenhagen
Jost
Maurice F Egan
Miss Gan
Count Menckel
Hincheen
Angleterre Tollay
Higan
Thid Mormane
Avelers
Dr Cunk
Hovgeard
Commodore Hoyguard
de Cook
Commodore
Commodore Hovgaard
Washington Post
Upna
Imertta
Morning News
RMLT
Eittsbare Dispaten
Herat
Denier Atvehe Lee Harald Swed
Taula Repupile
St Fail Pupear Press
Stracaee
Vadetonia Publi Lolger
Blackistone's
Tea
Ana Hato
To-Kalon Wine Co
Prof
Shearer
Cornell
H.L. Bridgman
Peary Arete Club
Strange
Brooklyn
Earth
Sndgman
Navy
Sextant
Mrs. Peary
Husband
Island Home
Bugle Island
Casco Bay
Portland
Whyne
China
Sein
Beda Beas
Eos
Ral’Recks Bros Ae
B-picet
Beplece Butte Replece
Gasnion
Adi
Mattresees
Realty
Sect
IZ Boer
BTL
Nottingham
Fortieres
Pederna
Mahozany
Fahgeany
Chita Cio
Harry Hoguen
Mirror Bas
Shihinaeset
O. Ching
Bode Rieto
Aslaas
Lansburgh Furniture CO
Ninth Street N. W
Health Office Record
Charly
Treme
Davie
Odegn
Airt
Charles
Praseea
Cather
Thomae
Edue Taylor
Richard
Maud Quander
Lam
Saran
Carter Eirt
Huchaed
Mead Mabel Mann
Deatha Mardin
Furca
NY Ave
Beesley
Hull
Sibley
Gallaher
Blanche
Dwyer
Aia
Caner
Andercon
Henry
Neara Teeorpe
Providence
Wallen Slockatt
Charies
Parker
Anne Saunders
Charles Marne
Madison St
Halley
James Wilkiguon
Monibe Shlvester Warren Jbe Turner
Corinne Datta
Charles Hessiner
Sfaw Smov
Samuel Jones
Benjamin Bo
Sa’ Stearh
Oupdistries
Ei States
van Camp Pecking Co
Indianapolis
Bid
Ep Warpap
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